City Profile

SAN JOSE, CA — OSHA Enforcement

Workplace safety enforcement data for 2,952 inspected facilities in SAN JOSE.

2,952
Facilities
$7.4M
Total Penalties
$2.5K
Avg Penalty
11,487
Citations

SAN JOSE, California has 2952 OSHA-inspected facilities with cumulative penalties totaling $7.4M. The city's average penalty of $2,516.20 is below the California state average of $3,010.44. Federal investigators have documented 11487 total citations across facilities in SAN JOSE.

Analyst Commentary

OSHA enforcement in San Jose, California, reflects a robust and persistent regulatory environment, evidenced by 2,952 inspected facilities and a staggering 11,487 total citations issued to date. This high volume of activity suggests that inspectors are deeply integrated into the city’s industrial landscape, which is heavily characterized by semiconductor manufacturing, hardware engineering, and rapid urban construction projects. These sectors likely drive the majority of violations, particularly regarding hazardous chemical exposure, electrical safety, and fall protection. With cumulative penalties reaching $7,427,808 and an average penalty of $2,516.20 per citation, compliance professionals must recognize that while individual fines may appear moderate, the high frequency of citations indicates that inspectors often identify multiple infractions per visit. A critical insight for local safety managers is to prioritize rigorous internal auditing and "mock inspections," as the data reveals a clear trend of aggregate financial risk where systemic safety failures—rather than isolated incidents—lead to significant fiscal and reputational liabilities.

Top Enforcement Actions in SAN JOSE

#FacilityPenaltiesCitations
1 ALL FAB PRECISION SHEETMETAL, INC. $256.4K 7
2 PRATT & WHITNEY SPACE PROPULSION $177.0K 12
3 ARCHER AVIATION INC. $78.3K 6
4 SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITY $75.8K 7
5 K F HOWELL ELECTRIC $70.2K 5
6 VULCAN FORGE & MACHINE CO. OF SAN JOSE, INC. $58.1K 21
7 SAN JOSE PARKS AND RECREATION $54.0K 4
8 AMERICAN RIGGING & RELOCATION SYSTEMS INC $54.0K 6
9 ACME & SONS SANITATION $43.7K 25
10 VITALIGENT EAST BAY LLC $42.8K 3
11 NIPPON TRENDS FOOD SERVICE INC. $40.8K 10
12 GLACIER BAY HOLDINGS LLC $36.7K 5
13 D S BAXLEY INC $36.7K 3
14 BENTEK CORPORATION $36.5K 3
15 IRVINE MANAGEMENT COMPANY $35.1K 3
16 TDDGUS INC. $33.6K 10
17 HOLIDAY INN SAN JOSE $33.4K 5
18 C & A PAINTING $33.1K 7
19 U.S. PERMA, INC. $33.1K 3
20 FLOSS AID CORPORATION $32.9K 8

Industry Breakdown — SAN JOSE

Construction
$2.3M
Sector 00
$1.0M
Manufacturing
$745.4K
Administrative Services
$476.7K
Manufacturing
$464.6K
Food Services
$325.1K
Retail Trade
$267.9K
Health Care
$250.2K

Other Cities in California

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